Group discussions for patients are most effective if the patients
a. have a variety of medical diagnoses. c. are in the hospital only 3 days or less.
b. are in the acute phase of their illness. d. are at similar stages of adaptation.
D
Hospitalized patients with similar problems and at similar stages of adaptation can benefit from discussion groups. The patient and each member of the family may be experiencing different stages in the adaptation process at the same time. The education encounter may need to be modified to meet the needs of the patient and family.
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